Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Blago Arrested?

UPDATE: And his chief of staff. And we have a wide range of topics, from dealings concerning Wrigley Field to who gets Obama's Senate seat.

And for those of you who want to speak about being innocent until proven guilty, just take off the blinders now. Because everyone knows the Feds don't come out with stuff like this unless they've got a 99.99% slam-dunk case.

One coming out with a presdential pardon and one going in. Now maybe they will go after shortshanks. There is always hope. All I want for Christmas is two politicians going to jail.Typical Illinois/Chicago politics.

Preliminary scoop is that Blago and his chief of staff were taken into custody and charged with attempting to sell Obama's Senate seat and to with hold money from the trib for financial assitance till they got rid of certain editors that were unfavorable towards the Gov...

Yes, he and his Chief of Staff, non other than John Harris, former Deputy of Admin. Services for the CPD were taken into custody. Harris is an A hole, couldn't happen to a nicer guy. He shit all over the coppers and castigated the Det Div. repeatedly during the installation of "CHRIS". Cause he had solicted millions from Oracle "for the city".

According to the criminal complaints filed today, old BLAGO is accused of offering to have the state help finance the sale of wrigley field in exchange for the firings of several tribune reporters critical of his administration. Sounds like they have this all on tape.

Anonymous said... This is off topic, but speaking of integrity and compassion, I would like to inform everybody that on Saturdday, 06 December Sgt Gina Dwyer suufered a serious heart attack. Gina has spent her entire career as a role model both on and off duty. Not only is she the standard for female officers, but all officers to aspire to. She spent many years working tact, has been a tact sgt, and never asked anyone to do anything she wouldn't do herself. Gina has ran benefits like she is a corperate CEO, and made the CPD the largest group represented in Washington DC at Police Week. Gina is the ultimate hockey mom to her boys and a friend, sister, boss to the rest of us. Please keep her in your prayers. She is at Little Company of Mary Hospital. (SCC please make sure that this where it can be read)

12/09/2008 12:06:00 AM

AMEN to that!

I continue to pray for Gina and her family.

I respectfully ask that others who read this blog do the same - she needs all the help she can get.

Is it too much to expect Honesty, and Integrity and an true desire to serve the public from and elected official?

I suspect that this a few elected officials quaking in their shoes. Maybe not Daley cause he is a sociopath who believes he is above the law and can do what he wants, when he wants, how he wants and with no repercussions from anybody.

Guess Blago's re-election dreams have been dashed.

I suspect that Daley and Obama had full knowledge of this. Blago had to be taken out before Obama took office for obvious politcal reasons.

2 years from know will Patty revert to her maiden name, and be selling Real Estate, and be living in Dads basement?

HOPE this sends a message of CHANGE to all the elected officials. If Barry comes out with a statement or news conference critical of Blago- This right leaning conservative will be obliged to give a thumbs up to Barry.

Wonder if Durban the Turban will try and derail the case or get Blago pardoned before he even gets to the Mininum security Correctional Facility with George Ryan?

2 down , one to go. da mare is next !!! Feds gave him a hint that he's next by stating the governor was looking to get his wife a paid seat on some kind of board...hmmm , how many boards does maggie sit on ???anyway , barry owes them both so they'll get that presidential pardon. one question....why aren't the media dogs making any refrences to obama in this story - the governor campaigned his ass off for barry....are they afraid they might discover a link to the pres. ?

Listen, Blago "is a politician which means he's a cheat and a liar, and when he's not kissing babies he's stealing their lollipops" (The Hunt for Red October). You got to know that Daley and Obama have a lot of "candy" in their "candy" jars.

If so, it;s amazing how shortshanks isn't somehow connected in this gaggle of political problems,considering he named HARRIS to that job after he was at O'hare twice with a huge positions. Harris was actually considered to be in line for the CTA job HEIR UBBERMAN got.

Wow. What a tangled web they (Blago, Shortshanks, Harris and the three more soon to be named)weave.....

Sad to say that anyone's ego could get so big that he could try and sell Obama's senate seat all the while knowing that the Feds were listening to his phone conversations! What the hell happens to these politicians once they get in office? He ran on the premise that he would clean up George Ryan's mess of scandal and corruption. Clemency for Ryan - Hell no! - and lets hope Rod will end up right next to him and they can talk about the good old days.

So the future Governor brings a Sausage Pizza to the 18 District Wagon guy's house during lent on Friday, and they open the paper and the pizza has sausage on it and the wagon guy goes out on his porch and yells at the car driving away but the future Gov has his radio really loud and drives away 1873 calls the place on Fullerton ave back, and about an hour later the future Gov shows up with a big cheese pizza, and asks for the sausage pizza back, and so the wagon guy slaps him in the face and he falls in the bushes. And the wagonman's wife runs down the stairs yelling, "don't punch him again," and the wagon guy has the future Gov by the upper arm kind of lifting him out of the bushes and he yells, "I didn't punch him, I slapped him."And then the future Gov asks the Wagonman's wife for the Pizza, and she...

I read the indictment. This guy is all out for himself and the money. Unf*ckinbelievable!

Also, isn't that OUR former "J H", former CPD CIVILIAN ADS and formerly from the Dept Aviation, now entirely screwed as well? Karma's a bitch.

JH was arrogant when we had him. He had no business being on the police department in an administrative position because he didn't have clue. That was a Daley appointment I'm sure sucking up to the Greeks. Then he was shipped to another high-paying spot at the airport. Now when are they getting Daley????

Wow! A corrupt politician in Illinois what a surprise. Who really cares? We are the dumb shits who vote these useless stealing fuckers into office, on a continual basis. If we want change then some of us need to be willing to run for office, or place our names next to a legit candidate.We can support anybody we want, and are a very strong contigent if we stick togehter, but that is a big IF.Be safe brothers and sisters, and to Blago, I hope your cell mate makes you braid his hair, after he sticks his cock in your ass, you truly are now and always will be a worthless piece of parasitic shit.

YES!!!!!!!!!! Please, I don't want anything for Christmas other than to see Daley and his machine go down next. What a great day that would be for Chicago. This isn't a question of being left or right but a need to put an end to Chicago's corrupt politics that are bleeding this once great city dry.

These people (IL Gov's) have no remorse, they are an entitled group, and they think their shit does not stink. Somebody will help them out, why? More likely than not, becasue they have dirt on the next guy too.

I hope Rod gets the full sentence, that George does ALL of his time, and that soon, very soon, that they get the Mayor too.

"Pay to Play?" Daley invented that game Blago just jumped in the game a few years ago. Hey FOP, we know you are part of the "pay to play" game with Daley at our expense. Hey Fitz look into the FOP and the Daley partnership during contract time.

what an arrogant jagoff. indicative of every illinois politician. you would assume he would have enough brain cells to not make demands over the phone. he thought he was untouchable. eat a dick cocksucker. i'll be over your house dipping my nuts in pattys mouth. later.

Selling a senate seat 2.5 million.Being a major player in the democRAT Combined flaunting power.Being a dumbass and talking on the phone about your dirt. FBI raiding your home and arresting you. PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes the feds do get you 99.9% of time when they indict you. While i know blago is dirty and deserves to go down my question is who watches the dirty feds? NO ONE! FBI and US Attorneys have free reign to do anything. My other problem is how do you get blago in just 4 yrs but you cant get Daley in over 20? WTF? You kidding me? BS!!! Also does anyone find it interesting that 2 close pals(rezko now blago) of obama have been indicted and that fitzgerald felt the need to get this one in BEFORE next months inauguration? Maybe he knows its a matter of time before obama sends him packing to maybe omaha nedraska field office or some hinky dink place away from here? Fitzgerald said it had to be done now because the pick of the next senator seat lies in blagos hands, well IT STILL DOES. He is STILL governor until impeached or he resigns. He is too arrogant to resign and impeachment may take a bit which still allows him to pick the next senator. I think fitzgerald knows more about obamas involvement but didnt say and also knows that he will be moved within next 6-12 months. obama may not do it immediately now because of how it will look but i guarantee it wont be long! AH CHICAGO POLITICS. The only ones that cant see the truth are the LIBERALS THAT KEEP PUTTING THESES GUYS IN OFICE!

Tribune has posted the full text of criminal complaint. The degree of absolute corruption displayed by this man is astounding, documented in wire-tap conversation. Short of wire-taps found to be inadmissable, it will be impossible to present a defense case.

been watching this fiasco all morning. Fitz eluded that blago is not the only one they are after. There are others involved. (fox at 1130hrs) I'm just sitting here hoping it's the Daley machine that the is referring to. Wouldn't that be fucking awesome and long overdue?

Isn't Commander, er, I mean Lt. Avila somehow related/connected to Blago? Rumor has it that besides being a huge gaping asshole, his connection with the corrupt Governor helped speed up his meteoritic downfall.

chief of staff, used to be the budget director for daley. you think he would of learned alleged corruption better. There was a blib on the news that Harris worked for the Police dept. anyone know in what capacity?

Thank You Patrick Fitzgerald!!!!!Now the rest of the world can see that Illinois is the most corrupt state in the Union. We need Federal oversight in Illinois. I hope citizens of Illinois finally wake up and vote out of office every imcumbent. I hope Blago sings on the Ill. Senate, Cook County, Chicago, and even the President Elect. I am tired of being taxed to death because of all these politicians are stealing our hard earned money for self gain. Hey fucking media take a little cue from the Feds and start investigating these motherfuckers instead of wasting your news broadcast on a police officer who is justified in shooting a shithead!!!!!!!!!!

I was with a bunch of coppers at 11:00 am when US Attorney Fitzgerald appearedon the TV. As Fitzy outlined the charges, we were laughing! Blago is a dummy! The FBI have more agents assigned in Illinois investigating public corruption than any other state. If Blago had any sense, he would of laid low until his term was over. Instead, the corruption continued. It's further proof there's Too Many Dummies!

It's not over yet! Stay tuned folks, there's more coming!!! Obama is tied to Blago, Emil Jones, Rezko and Daley. He's part of the arrogant inner circle of corrupt Illinois politicians and he will carry this stink into the Oval Office!

Obie follows the Illinois politician's manual: He does ANYTHING to get elected. That includes lying, extorting donations and doling out political favors in exchange for votes and cash.

Illinois pols NEVER consider the public good - the ONLY thing they think about is themselves. Everyone who pulled the lever for Obama is about to discover how they fucked themselves and this great country!

I said it before and I'll say it again - 2 years from now you won't be able to find ANYONE who will admit they voted for Obama...

WOOOOOHHHHOOOOOO!!!!! I JUST BUSTED A NUT ONCE I SAW THIS ON CNN. PERFECT TIMING. IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME THIS RAT WHEN DOWN AND MANY MORE TO COME. THE MIDGET MUST BE AT HOME RIGHT NOW SHITTING IN HIS SHORTS ABOUT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK CAUSE HE'S NEXT!

IN TIMES WHEN LOCAL POLICE OVERHEAR PHONE CALLS MADE BY EVERYDAY, SIMPLE MINDED DRUG DEALERS, BLAGO IS EVEN DUMBER THAN THEY ARE FOR TALKING ABOUT HIS CRIMINAL ACTIVTY FOR EVERYONE TO HEAR. NOT TO MENTION HE SHOULDN'T BE DIRTY TO BEGIN WITH.

They have been fitting this guy for a jumpsuit for years. Complete scum. I tried to talk people out of voting for Obama by just pointing out the system he was spawned from. If this had come out prior to the election he might have lost. This is the worst state,county and city in the country. Shitcago likes it Dick Daley so they get what they deserve. You tell people in other parts of the country what goes on here on a daily basis they think you are making it up. Pat Marcy how could a former Capone worker be in charge of an entire city? How could so many alderman and govenors and cops go to jail?Greed ,hubris. All our merit people are off the same tree of corruption.

If I understand the complaint, someone in Obamma's assosciation told him he would have to ewait a couple years to get his reward (presumably for plqacing a friendly face in the senate)is that person being looked at if not why?

Maybe Durbin can get a two-fer out of this one, he can cry for mercy for George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich,

Durbin can ask for a pardon for Blagojevich,

After all, Blagojevich has suffered enough, he was dragged from his bed at home, taken out of his house in handcuffs, like a common criminal, he suffered the shame, humiliation and embarrassment of being dragged down to the FBI office and then to the Federal Bldg and charged with things that are mere misunderstandings, nothing more.

Blago has had enough punishment, he needs to get on with his life. Please Senator Durbin, pardon Gov. Rod now, show him some old fashioned Illinois mercy. Add Rod's name to the pardon list you send to Pres. Bush. Let's put this past us.

The most amazing thing out of this so far is........blogo been in for 5 yrs and last month the G steps up its investigation. Shortshanks has been doing the same/worst three times longer and they look the other way. And his aldercreatures??? enough said.hello media, get you head where it should instead up their butts.you put bait out there but never seem to bring in the "big ones". go for the meat and not just the bone. maybe then your circulations may rise.

Thank the Lord for Patrick Fitzgerald!!!!! Finally the rest of the world can see we live in the most corrupt state in the U.S. and need Federal oversight.I hope the governor acknowledges they got him fair and square and coperates with the FBI. I believe he has damaging information on the rest of the corrupt politicians in the Il. Senate, Cook County, and City of Chicago (Obama isnt safe either). I wanted a heart attack on Daley for Christmas but I am willing to settle for a Federal Idictment. Illinois has to wake up and revamp how much power we give these politicians.

BE Careful What You Say Into The Telephone & Into Lamps Etc Roddy Boy, Ya Never Know Who May Be Listening.

Just Look What Happened To Me

Is The Stuttering Prick/Shortshanks Next??

Blago's Arrest Will Make Shortshanks More Cautious In Talking About His Greed Unfortunatly, But Stay Tuned, Sumthing Tells Me That There Is More To The Smell Of This & This Is Just Pat Fitz's Opening Move.

Goodbye 2016 Olympics Shortshanks & Spend The Money Instead On Hiring Some Cops For The Streets & Giving A Good & Retroactive Raise To The The Boys & Girls In Blue

I want it known to all that I am now taking myself out of the running for nomination to fill the unexpired US Senate term of President-elect Obama.

If nominated I will not serve. I will not sink so low as to associate with the likes of Illinois' politicians and members of the US Senate.

I will, instead, continue for a few more years in my current position of tenured beat car operator. One can only sink so far and I am unwilling to get down there in the muck with the rest of them. I work alone and can at least conduct myself in a manner that can make my children and grandchildren proud.

At least they will never have to read about me in the newspaper or come to visit me in the Federal slammer.

we all know how this is going to play out blago will be convicted only to be pardoned by obama later, and still know justice in chgo shortshanks will still rule supreme stealing more of the tax payers money, obama will replace fitzgerald and give him a spot somewhere were he can keep quiet. shortshanks again will escape the heat. and all of us will be left to wonder why the mayor of this city has yet to be indicted. welcome to shitcago the city that works.

The disgusting and repulsive former Deputy Superintendent John Harris in handcuffs!!!!! Made my day!For all you youngsters, he was a civilian Dep. Supe appointed by Mayor Daley 10 years ago. Sponsored by the Greek Outfit, he had nothing but disdain for Police Officers.The dots are getting alot easier to connect kids! OOPAH!!!!!

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!If you're dirty long enough, you begin to think everyone else is dirty too, and then BAM!"What do you mean I can't demand stuff for this appointment?" Fitzy, congratulations on a job well done. Now, when are you going to get the midget?

I just heard an icky sound. I think it was shit rolling down Daley's pantleg.

Based on the charges, Blagojevich is clearly insane. If he's got two braincells to rub together and a lucid second or two, he'd better take ANY deal that's offered to roll on Daley.

If I were him, I wouldn't be counting on a pardon from the incoming Chief MFer in Charge. Hussein seems like the type to hold a grudge.

This seems like the perfect opportunity for Obama to pull a Stalin and "clean up" Chicago, replacing the Daley machine with the Obama machine. I'm sure that Jessie Jackson Jr. would love to cut a deal in exchange for his path to city hall being cleared. Senator? It's Mayor of Chicago that's the real cash cow.

Well Rod sure ruined my day! I thought he would surprise us all &nominate CAROLINE KENNEDY ro take over Obama's Senate seat.Couldn'tshe claim the Merchandise Mart as her official residence?Oh, there's still time to move toNewYork.

John Harris, former Chief of Staff, former Executive Assistant,former City Budget Director, former ADS Bureau of Administrative Services, former Deputy Commissioner. I bet he hopes he's not a future wide receiver.

"Following a 90-minute audition meeting today with Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. said HE WAS CONFIDENT IN THE PROCESS THE GOVERNOR IS USING to make his choice for a Senate successor to President-elect Barack Obama."

US Attorney Peter Fitzgerald as much as said that the arrest was hurried, as Reckless Rod was about to "SELL" the senate seat vacated by Obama.

IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN EXHIBITS A & B?

Could we be lucky enough to catch both rats, (blago and JJ Jr) with the same piece of cheese!!!

ABC7's Andy Shaw asked Fitz,...if it is obviously illegal to solicit money for the possibility of being nominated to the position of US Senator, would it also be illegal to OFFER money for that same opportunity and did your wiretap on the governor turn up any evidence of that? Fitz quickly states that all of the tapes have not been reviewed yet AND NO COMMENT!